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On the recordOctober 15, 2013
The Republican majority closed down the Federal Government in a vain attempt to repeal or delay the Affordable Care Act; Obamacare, as they call it.
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Peter DeFazio
Democratic · Oregon

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DeFazio criticizes the Republican shutdown linked to efforts against the Affordable Care Act.

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